In addition, plastic glazing heated by the sun and/or worn by the weather is more porous and will promote greater adhesion. Application during hot, midday sun will tend to bake the shade more quickly, thus enhancing durability. A mist coat of classic over new plastic followed by a regular application has proven effective in promoting normal adhesion and wear. Residues on new plastic can act as a release agent causing lack of adhesion and wash off of Kool Ray Classic. Application within 12 to 24 hours of rain may result in premature wash off. Time, Temperature and Wear: Best to apply in the morning above 50 degrees F (10 degrees C), after dew has lifted or late afternoon. Multiply the diluted amount by 175 to determine coverage.
A denser shade at a 1:5 ratio (1 gallon Classic to 5 gallons of water) yields 6 gallons. Example: a standard 1:8 dilution of 1 gallon of Kool Ray Classic to 8 gallons of water yields 9 gallons of shade. Spray will normally provide the best coverage of approximately 175 sq. A heavy coat can tend to cause "mud cracking" which can lead to eventual flaking and less even wear.Ĭoverage: Coverage will vary according to application, applicator, and dilution ratio. For a denser shade, several lighter, more diluted coats are recommended over a single, less diluted, heavy coat.
Ratios can be adjusted according to the grower's particular needs. Standard dilution rate is 1 part Kool Ray to 8 parts water. Classic works best when spray applied.ĭilution Ratios: Kool Ray is a super concentrated formula designed to be diluted with water. During the course of the year, Classic's environmentally friendly ingredients will slowly wear off (weather permitting) allowing for increased light levels as the daylight decreases. Additionally, plastic glazing is translucent and has inherent light diffusing characteristics that should be taken into account when calculating shade requirements.Īpplications Guidelines: Kool Ray Classic is specifically designed to lower inside greenhouse temperatures during the warmer spring and summer growing seasons. Classic's shading density is influenced by other variables including accuracy in measurement & mixing of Kool Ray and application technique. The intent of the study was to provide a relative value of Classic's shading capacity for the grower to use as a reference only. Many factors will affect actual shading density and light transmission in the field. Light was measured in foot candles with a GE 214 light meter.
The light source was fluorescent lighting measured 55" from the greenhouse glass. Data was obtained through controlled laboratory findings and are intended as a guide only. How we tested: Kool Ray Classic was applied over standard greenhouse glass. Standard dilution rate is 1 part Kool Ray to 8 parts water.Kool Ray Classic is specifically designed to lower inside greenhouse temperatures during the warmer spring and summer growing seasons. Kool Ray Classic may be its new name but its formula is the original and reliable Kool Ray Ezy-Off. Geat low cost shade paint that removes easily. Kool Ray is back by popular demand in its 'classic' Ezy-Off formula. Natural / OMRI Pest and Disease Control.
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